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Back to SearchSo THAT's Chicagoans' Biggest Complaint?
If you need snow shoveled in your neighborhood, a pothole filled, or rats cleared in your alley, you call 311. Since 1999, Chicagoans have been able to call 311 for non-emergency complaints and reque…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
For This Student and Teacher, Art Is Their Language
The Chicago Academy for the Arts is not like all schools. Students are immersed in their art, whether it’s theater, dance, or visual arts. It gives them a special connection with their teachers becau…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Meet the Private Citizens Making Data More Public
Since the start of the pandemic, public health leaders have told us they’re following the data to make policy decisions, and that we should do the same. These decisions include everything from whethe…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
More Cops on CTA, Ukrainian Resilience, and Fun Weekend Plans
Two first-time guests join us to look back on the week. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Cheyanne Daniels joins us from a march in Chatham honoring of the birthday and legacy of Harriet Tubman. And Block C…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
In Avondale, Polish Music Is Replaced By Construction
Jackowo used to be the heart of Chicago’s Polish community, in a city that once had the second highest population of Polish people in the world. Warsaw had the most. The neighborhood, which many Chic…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
How South Siders Are Fighting to be Part of Obama Center 'Transformation'
Construction is underway on the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. But since the project launched, residents in nearby neighborhoods like Woodlawn and South Shore have worried the “transforma…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
‘Love is Blind’ Chose Deepti Vempati. Deepti Chose…Herself.
Netflix’s reality dating show “Love Is Blind” has captivated global audiences. The show follows 30 strangers on a series of blind dates, as they get to know one another through a wall with no idea of…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Chicago's First Maskless Weekend
This past weekend was the first since the city and state lifted indoor mask mandates. Businesses, restaurants, and entertainment venues will set their own rules moving forward. The City Cast team che…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Mighty Madigan Falls, Lightfoot Makes, uh, Big Claim, and Happy Birthday Chi!
It was another busy week across the city of Chicago. WBEZ’s Mariah Woelfel and Axios Chicago’s Justin Kaufmann stopped by to break down the 22-count federal indictment of former Illinois House Speake…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Is Kanye Still a ‘jeen-yuhs?’
Whether it’s a public feud with ex-wife Kim Kardashian, impromptu speeches during a problematic, and confusing, presidential run, or a traveling album rollout, Kanye West is always in the news. For m…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago